Winners of the 2023 Partner Awards along with Microsoft representatives at the event.
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Colombo, Sri Lanka – December 14, 2023: Microsoft Sri Lanka recently celebrated outstanding partner contributions in innovation and customer solution implementation in Sri Lanka and Maldives at the 2023 Partner Awards. The event recognized award winners from the diverse partner ecosystem for their pivotal role in providing new technology solutions to customers in today’s AI-focused world. Keynote speeches were presented by Samik Roy, executive director, Corporate, Medium, and Small Business, Microsoft India and South Asia, Mithun Sundar, executive director, Chief Partner Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia, and Harsha Randeny, country manager for Microsoft Sri Lanka and Maldives._x000D_
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Organizations are increasingly adopting AI-integrated technologies in key domains such as customer service, cybersecurity, customer relationship management, inventory, and content production to bolster efficiency. In the upcoming year, Microsoft is keen to position itself at the forefront of the AI era, spearhead industry transformations, and lead in security. Microsoft’s commitment to driving value and building trust is evident in its comprehensive suite of products, with a focus on collaboration with local partners – an integral component of its success. By actively engaging in collaboration, Microsoft looks forward to facilitating innovation and empowering companies to remain competitive and resilient against emerging challenges in the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud technology and AI advancements._x000D_
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Harsha Randeny, country manager for Microsoft Sri Lanka and Maldives, stated, “Every year, we are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our partners. As they work with us to help our customers achieve more, our partners facilitate regional businesses in fostering connections and achieving greater milestones. Especially in the past year, I thank our partners for their support in navigating challenges and continuing to support us in maximizing our community impact and facilitating customer success stories. In Sri Lanka and Maldives, where some of our key focus areas include skilling, education, and uplifting industries, we recognize that our success in driving our impact in these areas is intricately woven with the strength and dedication of our partners who have been instrumental. Our partners are key to what we do, and we are proud to acknowledge their vital role in our journey towards excellence.”_x000D_
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The awards for the winners of the Microsoft 2023 Partner Awards from Sri Lanka and Maldives were distributed across multiple categories, and were selected based on their dedication to customers, the market impact performance of their solutions, and the exemplary utilization of Microsoft technologies. The complete list of winners, including the Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award winners for 2023, is listed below._x000D_
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| Award Name | Winner |
| Country Partner of the Year – Sri Lanka | H One Private Limited |
| Country Partner of the Year – Maldives | Tech One Global Lanka (Pvt) Limited |
| Cloud Solution Provider (Direct) Partner of the Year | H One Private Limited |
| Azure Migrate Partner of the Year | Crayon Software Lanka (Private) Limited |
| Modern Work Partner of the Year | H One Private Limited |
| Small and Medium Business (SMB) Partner of the Year | H One Private Limited |
| Cloud Solution Provider (Indirect) Partner of the Year – Sri Lanka | Trident Corporation Pvt Ltd |
| Cloud Solution Provider (Reseller) Partner of the Year – Sri Lanka | Gennext (Pvt) Ltd |
| Cloud Solution Provider (Indirect) Partner of the Year – Maldives | Trident Corporation Pvt Ltd |
| Cloud Solution Provider (Reseller) Partner of the Year – Maldives | Megachip Electronics |
| Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year | hSenid Business Solutions |
| Biz Apps Partner of the Year | ZILLIONe Technologies (Pvt) Ltd |
| Azure Security Partner of the Year | Crayon Software Lanka (Private) Limited |
| Modern Work Security Partner of the Year | H One Private Limited |
| Special Recognition | OREL IT |
| Special Recognition | e-wis Limited |
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On behalf of Microsoft, thank you once again to all our partners for your continued dedication in accelerating the continuous journey of innovation and digital transformation whilst empowering our customers, citizens of Sri Lanka and Maldives._x000D_
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